Alltech Founder to Receive 2014 Henry Clay Medallion

John DavisAlltech

The founder of a company that improves the health and performance of people, animals and plants through natural nutrition and scientific innovation will be honored with an award that recognizes individuals of exceptional merit. Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech, will receive the 2014 Henry Clay Medallion for Distinguished Service. The Henry Clay Medallion recognizes, honors and celebrates … Read More

Alltech Opens IFM Laboratory in China

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Alltech, Dairy, International, Research

Global animal health leader Alltech is partnering with Nestlé in the creation of a world class training center, the Dairy Farming Institute in Shuangcheng, Heilongjiang province, China. Along with its participation in numerous educational initiatives and assistance in establishing best practices in Chinese agribusiness, Alltech is bringing its highly successful feed evaluation laboratory to the world’s fastest growing dairy market. … Read More

Aidan Connolly Apointed CIO of Alltech

Joanna SchroederAgribusiness, Alltech, Company Announcement, International

Alltech has appointed Vice President Aidan Connolly as chief innovation office (CIO) as part of the company’s global research department. Connolly will work closely with Dr. Karl Dawson, vp and chief scientific officer in developing their innovation pipeline and take products from test scale to commercial scale. In his new role, Connolly will put together a team within the company’s … Read More

Alltech Equine Webinar on Winter Feeding

Jamie JohansenAgribusiness, Alltech, Education, Equine, Feed, Forage, Nutrition

Join Alltech Equine Heroes on October 22 2014 at 3pm GMT (11am EDT) as Dr. Helen Warren from the Alltech technical team, shares her key insights on winter feeding of horses with a specific focus on forage options, feeding values and nutritional issues to watch out for. Alltech’s Global Equine and Pet Marketing Manager – Clare Fahey – will also … Read More

Alltech Works with Feedex to Promote Equestrian Games

John DavisAgribusiness, Alltech, Audio, Equine

At the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Caen, France, a key partnership is bringing great promotional value to Alltech and its partner, Feedex. Chuck spoke with Johanna Sundqvist (on the left in the picture) with Feedex, who is the product manager for for their horse feed Speedex, in Finland, about the companies’ relationship. “The partnership has given us many … Read More

Alltech Brings Positive Message of Agriculture to France

John DavisAgribusiness, Alltech, Audio, Equine

While usually focused on their producer customers, Alltech is also reaching out to the average consumer who might be picking up the ultimate products of their animal agriculture at the grocery store. To that end, at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Caen, France, the company had the Alltech Experience pavilion to give consumers more information about the food … Read More

Dinner Discussion Turns to Crop Quality at Alltech Conference

John DavisAgribusiness, Alltech, Alltech Global Dairy/Beef, Audio, Beef, corn, Dairy

One of the highlights of the annual conferences Alltech puts on is the dinner discussions portion of the program. At the most recent Alltech Global Dairy & Beef Conference in Deauville, France, Chuck caught up with Robert Walker, Alltech’s Crop Science Division, who led a discussion dinner on crop yields and quality of crop yields. “We’re driving crop yields, but … Read More

Alltech's Formula for Success: E=P+S

John DavisAgribusiness, Alltech, Alltech Global Dairy/Beef, Audio, Beef, Dairy

All livestock producers are looking for that formula for success. Our friends at Alltech believe that success is most likely attained when farmers and ranchers apply good environmental practices that boost their economical gains. At the recent Alltech Global Dairy & Beef Conference in Deauville, France, Chuck talked with Kevin Tuck, Managing Director of Alltech Technology Center, Ireland about Alltech’s … Read More

Alltech: Big Data to Revolutionize Livestock Production

John DavisAgribusiness, Alltech, Alltech Global Dairy/Beef, Audio, Beef, Dairy

We’ve heard a lot about “Big Data” and how it is helping row crop farmers get more out of every acre of land. But at the Alltech Global Dairy & Beef Conference in Deauville, France, they’re talking about how it is now changing how the livestock sector contributes to the food chain. “We’re starting to collect large amounts of data,” … Read More